Chichén Itzá & Chichikan Cenote Day Trip, Cancun

Pickup was on time. Our guide Manuel made an effort to explain the context of Mayan culture. We would recommend reducing...

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Discover the rich Maya legacy of Chichén Itzá on this excursion from Cancún. You'll also visit the stunning Chichikan cenote and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the beautiful town of Valladolid.

Details

Duration

12 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus
English and Spanish–speaking guide
Ticket to the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá
Ticket to Chichikan Cenote
Buffet lunch (if selecting hotel pickup)
Tequila tasting

Not included

Chichén Itzá tax: 697MXN for non–local adults, 315MXN for Mexican adults
Obligatory life jacket rental: 100MXN per person

When to book

You can book up to 1 hour in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Reviews of our customers

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August 24, 2025
Vicente Bea
Irving, United States
Pickup was on time. Our guide Manuel made an effort to explain the context of Mayan culture. We would recommend reducing the time spent in the store a...
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July 13, 2025
Amine
Toronto, Canada
Great experience with Manuel and Marco the driver. A day full of learning fun and knowledge about culture in Chichén Itza. Manuel is a very nice perso...
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May 19, 2025
Rosa
United Kingdom
Amazing trip! The chichen Itza is impressive! Both the bus driver and the guide were very friendly and helpful The guide has lot of knowledge and h...
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April 17, 2025
Anonymous
London, United Kingdom
Gabriel was our tour guide and he is awesome. He has the knowledge not just about the Chitchen Itza but as well about the Mayan Culture, trees, mexi...
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December 16, 2024
Joey
Canada
Our day trip to Chichén Itzá & Chichi Kan Cenote was truly incredible! Our guide Manuel (Tequila) made the experience so memorable and it was lovely t...
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October 22, 2024
Angelyn
New York City, United States
Manuel “Tequila” was an amazing guide. We learned so much from him and he too his time with everything. Manuel was super friendly and takes pride in s...
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May 5, 2023
Rina
United States
Tour was great!! Very informative, dynamic and orderly. from Quique, Esther, Rodrigo make an effort to give the best service, it is seen that they rea...
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October 8, 2021
Aris Arrazate
Spain
Simply beautiful, Marco and Rodrigo were very good guides. Rodrigo, especially, since he was the one who accompanied us on the Tour in English, he was...
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January 5, 2026
Anonymous
Madrid, Spain
The guide, Jony and the driver were excellent. The pickup and drop off was on time, and the day very well organized, with plenty of spare time to expl...
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July 26, 2025
Anonymous
Norway
Well organized tour, arriving early at Chichen Itza and with informative and funny guides Rey and Tequila. Safe and reliable driver Emanuel. Thank you...
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Day Trip Details

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your chosen meeting point or your hotel in Cancún.

We'll start our day trip by visiting Chichén Itzá, the sacred site of the Maya in Yucatán. Once there, we'll begin to uncover the enigmas hidden in the pyramid of Kukulkán. During the solstice, part of the monument is illuminated and another part is in the shadow, which shows the advances in astronomical knowledge in the Precolombine period. We'll reach the base of the pyramid to see its steep steps up close, which make it a unique site. Did you know that it was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007?

Continuing our tour, we'll visit the Chichén Itzá temples, one of the most spectacular being the Temple of the Warriors, decorated with images of war and guarded by a forest of columns, custodians of Chac Mool, the god of rain.

After visiting the archeological site, we'll head to the Chichikan cenote to take a dip. Then, we'll enjoy a buffet-style lunch (if booking the day trip with hotel pickup) in the area and enjoy a tequila tasting.

Lastly, we'll embark on a scenic tour of Valladolid, a beautiful town in Yucatán where you'll learn the history of the Iglesia de San Servacio, the Palacio Municipal, and the Mercado Municipal.

Finally, we'll head back to the meeting points in Cancún, arriving 12-13 hours after initial pickup.

Important Info

Due to the current situation, the visit to Valladolid will be 25 minutes long, during which we'll visit the church of San Servacio, the Municipal Palace, and the Municipal Market by bus. In turn, time at the cenote will be extended.

During the visit to the archaeological complex of Chichén Itzá, you must be accompanied by a guide at all times, as self-guided visits are not permitted.

Valladolid may be closed due to special events. If this is the case, you'll spend more time doing the other activities.

Pickup Points

The trip includes pickup from the following meeting points between 5 am and 8 am:

Bus stop at the Villas del Rey Go Mart supermarket (in front of the Crown Paradise Club Cancún Hotel)
Bus stop at the Presidente Intercontinental
Bus stop at the Oasis Smart Hotel

The exact pickup time will be confirmed the day before the tour.

Hotel Pickup

If you prefer, you can also choose the option that includes pickup from the following hotels in Cancún and Costa Mujeres:

Hotels with pickup in Cancún

Entrance Fee

People with disabilities and Mexican citizens have a discount on the Chichén Itzá tax upon presentation of the corresponding accreditation on the day of the tour. The discount will not be applicable without the official ID.

Please note that this discount only applies to:

Mexicans over 60 years old
Retired Mexicans and pensioners
Mexican teachers and students
Mexican researchers
Mexicans under 12 years of age
Disabled people of any nationality

Itinerary Adjustments

Please note that, due to traffic, the order of the visits described in the itinerary may change.

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